EB-5 Unreserved China priority date

Frequently asked questions

What is the current EB-5 Unreserved China priority date?

In the November 2026 Visa Bulletin, the EB-5 Unreserved China final action date is Dec 1, 2016 and the date for filing is Mar 1, 2021. For most other countries it is Current.

How fast is EB-5 Unreserved China moving?

Over the last 12 months the final action date moved forward 11.8 months. Average forward movement: 11.8 months/year (last year), 2.5 months/year (5 years), 3.3 months/year (10 years). One month of calendar time therefore moved the cutoff by about 0.2 months over the last five years.

When will a EB-5 Unreserved China priority date in Dec 2017 become current?

It is one year behind the current cutoff. If the final action date keeps moving at its five-year average pace of 2.5 months/year, that takes about 4.9 years. This is a projection from past movement, not a forecast by the State Department; demand, visa numbers and policy changes can make it much faster or slower. Try the priority date calculator for your own date.

How many EB-5 Unreserved China green card applications are pending?

USCIS reported 2,038 pending EB-5 Unreserved adjustment-of-status applications for China in its October 2026 inventory. Applicants who process at a U.S. consulate abroad are not included.